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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (56 Rentals)
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Oakland Station Senior
1428 105th AveOakland, CA 94603
4701 Fair Ave
OaklandCA94619
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Lenox Avenue Apartments
377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
2318 9th Ave
OaklandCA94606
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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
1238 2nd Ave
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10635 Acalanes Dr
OaklandCA94603
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Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments
2520 Church StOakland, CA 94605
1446 1st Ave
OaklandCA94606
2685 Havenscourt Blvd
OaklandCA94605
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1929 26th Avenue
1929 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1611 103rd Ave, Unit 1Deborah
1611 103rd AveOakland, CA 94603
339 Hanover Ave
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1939 E 29th St
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1009 E 22nd St
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Jackson Lake Apartments
1533 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
1757 26th Ave
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2351 88th Ave
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2567 Foothill Blvd
OaklandCA94601
1707 36th Ave
OaklandCA94601
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2445 Harrington AveOakland, CA 94601
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2042-2046 International BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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East Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,237 | $743 | $3,729 |
| East Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $790 | $6,276 |
| East Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $1,495 | $7,658 |
| East Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,682 | $2,249 | $8,000 |
| East Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,549 | $3,000 | $4,350 |
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Cheapest Available East Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Oakland area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. Brookfield Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable East Oakland apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
| Brookfield Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Lenox Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| High Street Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
| 2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios an | int0x1ura | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Oakland, CA
As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Oakland area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value East Oakland apartment is the 2651 109th Ave Model at 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address starting at $3,300 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
| 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address | 2651 109th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 1080 Lofts | Loft 2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| 2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 2936 | 2936 Brookdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 1611 103rd Ave, Unit 1Deborah | 1611 103rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Brookfield Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| LakePark Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Oakland is under $1,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in East Oakland is Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,410, while the average apartment in East Oakland costs $3,524.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Oakland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in East Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Oakland?
Cheap apartments in East Oakland have an average cost of $366 which is $3,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Oakland.
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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